TVS "Trojan Voice" Magazine

Trinity Valley School is so proud of our Alumni Award recipients! 

On April 20, 2026, Mary Hazlewood Barkley ’98 and her husband, David, formally endowed a financial aid award, The Calvin Barkley Endowment for the Arts.

In the inaugural year of the Trinity Valley Dads Club, we accomplished a great deal and are grateful for the opportunity.

Created with the goal of fostering School pride and strengthening connections across campus, the committee’s first year was filled with energy, creativity, and meaningful moments.

Thanks to the generosity of the community and the leadership of the Arts Booster Club, the event raised an impressive $32,500, which will go directly toward unfunded arts needs at Trinity Valley School.

$260,000+ Raised supporting faculty development and student-centered learning experiences!

This spring, the Parents’ Club continued its longstanding commitment to strengthening the TVS community through meaningful conversations, spirited events, and dedicated volunteer leadership.

As one of Trinity Valley’s four core objectives, intelligent citizenship calls our students to engage in democratic life thoughtfully, critically, and actively. For eighth graders, the American Studies Capstone Project is designed to put that ideal into practice.

Designed for students in Pre-K through fourth grade, each week at Camp XCURSION brings a new theme packed with hands-on crafts, games, creative projects, and special snacks that keep campers smiling and energized.

Congratulations to these four outstanding faculty and staff! 

Welcoming Dr. Fred Kountz to Trinity Valley School as Assistant Head of School, Summer 2026

As I often share with TVS families, the experiences our children have in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten set the tone for how they will feel about school and learning for the rest of their lives.

When we look back, we see more than memories of sitting around a campfire at BASE Camp, summiting a mountain, or paddling down rivers. We see the important moments in our lives that sparked something deeper - a curiosity about the natural world around us, trust in those beside us, confidence in ourselves, and the choice to seek adventure over the comfort of the familiar.

Career Exploration Day was an inspiring experience for our Upper School freshmen and sophomores as they explored potential future paths based on their individual interests.

This year’s professional development program was grounded in a clear belief: when faculty and staff are given meaningful opportunities to learn, reflect, and grow together, the entire School community is strengthened.

Each year, when international students and teachers arrive at our School, something remarkable happens. They do not just visit classrooms or attend activities - they become part of our community in a deeply personal way.

In Conversation With Stevi Schuknecht, Director of College Counseling and Kyle Kahuda, Head of Upper School

Trinity Valley School Welcomes Marc Addington as Head of Upper School Summer 2026.

Trinity Valley School celebrated three exceptional student-athletes who have signed commitments to compete at the NCAA Division I level—an achievement reached by fewer than 2% of high school athletes nationwide. 

This winter marked the long-awaited return of wrestling to the TVS athletics lineup. For the first time since 2019, Trojan wrestlers stepped back onto the mat and wasted no time making their presence known.

The sixth-grade Pre-Athletics program is redefining the traditional TVS Middle School physical education experience by shifting from a general physical education model to an immersive, sport-focused curriculum. 

For Janet Chaffee, art has always been as natural and essential as breathing. She reflects on a lifelong connection to making that predates any formal training or career path.

TVS Welcomes 69 Students to the Albert M. Goggans Chapter of the National Honor Society

The mission statement of the Society reads as follows: The Cum Laude Society recognizes academic achievement in secondary schools for the purpose of promoting excellence (Areté), justice (Diké), and honor (Timé).

Our Head of School spent a day in fourth grade with Parker Ross, experiencing firsthand how TVS Lower School students grow through curiosity, leadership, respectful community, and joyful learning woven into the everyday moments of school life.

Our Head of School spent a day in fourth grade with Parker Ross, experiencing firsthand how TVS Lower School students grow through curiosity, leadership, respectful community, and joyful learning woven into the everyday moments of school life.

What does it mean for a Head of School to truly know a school? Not from reports or meetings, but from the lived rhythm of a day: the moments that unfold between bells, in classrooms, on benches, and in quiet conversations. This year, Ben Courchesne has made that question a practice.

The Spring 2026 edition of the Trojan Voice reflects a theme that has stayed with me throughout this first year of my tenure: recalling our roots as we look to our future. At Trinity Valley School, our future is best understood by looking inward—by remembering who we have been and why we began.

The life and legacy of Joy Thomas ’83 embody the very best of TVS—scholarship, leadership, compassion, and service—living on through a memorial scholarship that empowers future young women to lead with purpose, give back to their community, and carry her enduring spirit forward.

Fueled by the dedication of educators and families alike, the TVS Parents’ Club strengthens Trinity Valley’s vibrant community by fostering connection, school spirit, and meaningful partnerships that help every student flourish in alignment with the School’s enduring mission.

Big changes came to Trinity Valley School this summer as the campus transformed in exciting ways that reflected the spirit of Boundless Possibility.

The TVS Upper School experience moves beyond grades to cultivate compassionate, thoughtful leaders by designing courses that value curiosity, empathy, voice, and real-world understanding across disciplines.

TVS auxiliary programs extend learning beyond the classroom by offering enriching, community-powered experiences that spark curiosity, support families, and strengthen the School through collaboration, creativity, and meaningful engagement year-round.

Blending Greek mythology with Jazz Age flair, TVS’s production of Hadestown: Teen Edition showcased extraordinary student artistry, powerful performances, and professional-caliber design—transforming a classic myth into a bold, immersive theatrical experience that transcended high school theater.

A Trinity Valley School alumna reflects on how her education and values prepared her to lead during one of Camp Mystic’s most challenging summers — when the river rose and resilience became her compass.

Through immersive campus visits and firsthand “vibe checks,” the TVS College Counseling team goes beyond checklists and rankings to guide students toward colleges that truly fit their values, curiosity, and sense of purpose—ensuring they leave TVS confident, self-aware, and ready to thrive.

Powered by purpose and Trojan spirit, the Trojan Booster Club elevates the Trinity Valley athletic experience by investing in student-athletes, enhancing facilities and game-day energy, and creating joyful, community-building traditions that bring the entire TVS family together.

TVS students share their global experiences from our Global Education in-person exchanges. 

When our student leaders guide younger students on the trail, calm nerves on the rock wall, or lead B.A.S.E. Camp, they are a part of something much larger than themselves: a culture built on empathy, courage, and perseverance.

At Trinity Valley School, we are especially proud of our commitment to raising people of great character, not through passive instruction, but through intentional action woven into the fabric of daily learning.

The trip to Houston was highlighted by the third straight SPC 3A championship by Trojan field hockey, who defeated Casady 3-1 in the championship game. 

During the 2024 season, Trojan football launched a new tradition—“Decals with Dads”—turning the addition of helmet stickers into a meaningful preseason event that deepened the experience of high school football and strengthened community connection.

The digital landscape has transformed rapidly and continues to evolve, shaping a world our children are growing up in every day. As educators and parents, we have a responsibility to prepare students for this reality, even though it is one we never experienced at their age.

Middle School is a pivotal time in adolescent development, a season when students strengthen the essential muscles of courage, self-belief, exploration, and belonging. Guided by the themes of confidence, curiosity, and connectedness, we turned to the true experts, our Middle School students, to capture a snapshot of what these values mean to them.

Now, 66 years later, Trinity Valley School now proudly serves more than 1000 students and has more than 200 faculty and staff members.

As the new Head of School at Trinity Valley, I’m eager to understand what a day truly feels like for our students — the pace, the energy, the learning, and the laughter that fill our campus. So on Friday, October 24, 2025, I trade my office for a backpack and my usual business casual for dress code and spend the day shadowing 11th grader Shea McCarthy on a Day 5 in the Upper School.

Visiting Speaker Jennifer Wallace’s visit reminded the Trinity Valley community that true flourishing begins with belonging, not achievement, and that students thrive when they feel seen, valued, and known for who they are. Rooted in the School’s founding values, the message affirms that when achievement grows from connection and purpose, students develop the confidence and character to lead with heart and contribute meaningfully.